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American Airlines
Manager, Contact Center - Planning and Forecasting
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A Strategic Planner or Strategic Analyst is responsible for identifying the needs of their business and developing plans to determine the direction it should take to succeed. These analysts are employed in a variety of fields, though they are typically found in IT, finance, banking, business operations fields.
$128,890 / year median in Texas
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Manager, Contact Center - Planning and Forecasting American Airlines - 3.9 Fort Worth, TX Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Presentation software Data-driven problem-solving Excel data analysis Full Job Description Intro Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! Why you'll love this job This job is part of a strong team that truly drives change for the airline. The Contact Center Strategy & Planning Team within the Customer Experience organization is at the epicenter of all Customer Experience strategic initiatives. Works cross-functionally with all groups within the Customer Experience organization, including Customer Experience Innovation and Delivery, Reservations, Service Recovery, and Contact Center Technology, as well as with Finance, Loyalty, Sales and Distribution, among others This highly analytical position leads a diverse team of analysts specializing in staffing models and financial forecasting. Must be highly analytical, able to adjust focus/priorities frequently and with little notice and be able to understand the challenges of the contact center operation. What you'll do Leads a team of analysts who conduct statistical and trend analyses to forecast call/case volume and other key metrics in order to accurately develop financial and staffing models Partners closely with Finance and Contact Centers to develop budgets, financial forecasts and staffing models to support staffing needs and promote customer experience initiatives Builds relationships with business owners at all levels within Customer Experience, Reservations and Service Recovery Works closely with Contact Center leaders to make headcount decisions driven by schedule changes, demand fluctuations, team member changes, etc Provides a team of analysts with structure, support, and most importantly, care Leads the budget cycles for Contact Center headcount forecasts that represent ~$300M of annual expense All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Business or related analytical field or equivalent experience/training 5 years of related work experience Minimum 4 years of experience in workforce planning, contact center strategy, finance, network planning, revenue management, or related airline field Advanced experience with Excel modeling Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience Master's degree Contact center knowledge (Reservations and/or Service Recovery) and understanding of contact center operations and staffing strategies Experience working with and presenting to senior leadership Prior experience with American's financial budget and forecast process Skills, Licenses & Certifications Ability to lead a team on projects that impact multiple business units Strategic mindset with a demonstrated aptitude for understanding the business, working with data, and solving problems creatively Effective leadership skills with the ability to communicate expectations, motivate team members, provide feedback, delegate tasks and promote career growth of direct report(s) Advanced experience with Excel and PowerPoint presentation development Self-motivated individual with a high personal standard of excellence who can work independently to drive for results Excellent organizational and planning skills Ability to work within teams to accomplish goals Excellent presentation skills Ability to explain technical concepts and adjust messaging based on the audience, including non-technical groups Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills What you'll get Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: